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SL52 YTK

2002 MG Z

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,427 mi
Last recorded57,427 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 2002 MG Z52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 YTK
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 57,427 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,177 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,735 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 36,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front brake disc badly rusted on outer face.

nearside wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 5 Nov 2005 27,686 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 27,686 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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SL52 YTK is a 2002 MG Z in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 52,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL52 YTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL52 YTK registered?

SL52 YTK is a 2002 MG Z, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is SL52 YTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 YTK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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